FROM SLOPES TO THE SEA
Wines of Italy
Travel the length of Italian Wines in a single session, from the alpine north to the sun-baked south. Each region and wine area brings its own flavours making their wines unmistakably their own.
Italian Festa · Melbourne
Italian Wine & Food Discovery
Taste, Sip & Explore - Italian imported and locally produced wines. Regional flavours. Live wine masterclasses.
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Italian Wine Discovery
Discover the stories, regions and flavours behind Italy's most celebrated wines.
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Expo Sapori Food
Sample a selection of authentic Italian gourmet specialities, with the opportunity to purchase your favourites.
NOT JUST WINE
Italian Food Discovery
Our exclusive tasting showcase expands from wines only (IF25) to hand-picked exhibitors for special food tastings. It's the festival's most indulgent experience, made for those who want to slow down and savour every drop.
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Wine Masterclasses
Expand your knowledge and experience at Expo Sapori wine masterclasses. Only available in the Afternoon and Evening Sessions.
INCLUDED IN THE EXPO SAPORI EXPERIENCE
Wine Masterclasses
Take a seat at the dedicated Masterclass Stage inside EXPO SAPORI and let our sommeliers guide you through the stories, regions and unique flavours behind Italy's most celebrated wines. Discover what makes every glass a journey worth savouring.
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Complement Expo Sapori
Extend your food experience by attending our famous demos in the dedicated stage located next to Expo Sapori.
LIVE ON UPSTARIS STAGE
Cooking Demos
Experience the art of the Italian table with special guest Guy Grossi and eight renowned Italian chefs each day. Across four live cooking demonstrations, they'll prepare a complete Italian menu - from antipasto and primo to secondo and dolce - sharing recipes, techniques and the stories behind every dish.
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Plan your tasting trail
Map a route through the regions, book an Expo Sapori session and leave room for a coffee — Plan Your Day has it all.